Lakeside Foods, Inc.
Food and Beverage ManufacturingWisconsin, United States501-1000 Employees
Lakeside Foods, Inc. is a family-owned food and beverage manufacturer based in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, with origins dating back to 1887 when it began as a small pea canning operation. The company produces canned vegetables, frozen vegetables, frozen whipped topping, and frozen appetizers for retail, food service, and industrial customers, supported by 13 processing locations across three states. It emphasizes collaborating with local family farmers to grow its produce and maintaining a strong focus on safe, high-quality food. The company's processing facilities uphold high food safety certifications and are situated near crop sources to help ensure product freshness from farm to table. In 2024 Lakeside Foods acquired Smith Frozen Foods, reflecting a notable expansion within its business activities.